(a)
The Secretary of State shall do both of the following by December 31, 2014:
(1)
In consultation with county elections officials, establish the procedures and guidelines for voting in the event of a natural disaster or other state of emergency. The Secretary of State shall publish the procedures and guidelines on his or her Internet Web site.
(2)
Submit a report to the Legislature on the readiness of the state to hold elections during or following a natural disaster or other state of emergency.
(b)
(1)The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is inoperative on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.
(2)
A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.